HAROLD WALTER SIEBENS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Business Degree
Business Bachelor's Degree Program
With strong foundational classes, BVU’s business major offers concentrations in management, marketing, sports business, financial decision making, entrepreneurship, and human resources. The business program offers students distinguished learning opportunities including internships, practicums, professional conferences, and partnering with faculty on research.
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Why should I earn a business degree?
High Demand
The number of business and finance jobs is projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026 — faster than average.
Make Bank
Average salaries range from $55,000 to $97,000, leaving your possible income lots of room to grow.
BVU Rewards
Win up to $5,000 annually as a high-achieving BVU business major.
What Can I Do With a Business Degree
- Banking, finance, and insurance
- Healthcare
- Human resource management
- On Campus
- Online & On Site
On Campus
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Why study business at BVU?
Be Prepared for Business Success
As a business major at BVU, you will get the chance to test your knowledge in internships with notable businesses. BVU students have worked with the following organizations:
- John Deere (Deere & Company)
- Minnesota Vikings
- PepsiCo
- DuPont Pioneer
- Iowa Cubs
Network. Pitch. Live the Dream.
Business students get the opportunity to join the Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute, a six-day experience with an entrepreneurial simulation and networking with successful entrepreneurs in Iowa and the Midwest. By day, students pitch their start-up ideas and engage in business simulations. By night, you'll network with peers and potential partners on the shores of Lake Okoboji.
Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute
Advanced Study of Entrepreneurship
Each summer, four BVU students take part in the Okoboji Entrepreneurial Institute (OEI), a study of entrepreneurship covering entrepreneurial simulation, seminars with business and community leaders, and networking and mentoring.
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Join a Welcoming Community.
Share Remarkable Experiences.
JENNY SCHILDROTH
Jenny wanted a metropolitan experience, so she scored a summer internship in 2018 at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in Washington, D.C. As part of her role at the DOJ, Jenny assisted with projects related to human capital, human resources, and equal employment opportunities. Jenny attributes much of her success to her BVU professors. The coveted internship was part of BVU’s partnership with The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars program, which has placed BVU students in the White House, the Smithsonian Institution, Congress, law firms, policy think tanks, the Department of the Interior, and more.
From where I started freshman year to now, my professors have done nothing but empower me to grow as a person and as a professional
Online & On Site
Learn Completely Online
Earn your degree at your convenience with our easy-to-access, fully online curriculum. With one click, you can view assignments and grades, set up appointments with specialized tutors around the clock, access the student lounge, engage in group discussions, or contact professors. Get the BVU experience on your schedule, wherever you are.
Learn at a BVU Site
You can earn your Business degree without leaving your community. BVU partners with Iowa community colleges throughout the state so you can take classes in person with expert faculty in a supportive environment.
Transfer to BVU
100 percent of associate degrees from our community college partners transfer to BVU. Most AA degrees require 68 credits, and we make sure that they all transfer to BVU. Talk about saving time and money!
Contact a personal advisor at 712.749.1000 to see how your credits will transfer.
See How Your Credits TransferBusiness Programs and Courses
Earn a career-focused business degree at BVU, with concentration tracks in a number of in-demand areas:
Agricultural Business | Financial Decision Making | Management | Marketing | Sport BusinessFinancial Aid & Scholarships
We’ll help you figure out your options for financial assistance and possible scholarships.
Learn MoreBusiness Faculty
Our instructors are committed to helping you build the future in Iowa and beyond.
See Our FacultyTransfer Your Credits
Do you have previously earned credits or an associate degree? BVU accepts most — if not all — of your credits so you don’t have to retake courses.
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With the Plus One program, you can earn your master’s in organizational leadership within one year of graduating with your bachelor’s in applied studies.
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Find out more about earning a bachelor’s in business with BVU.
